The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train, a flagship project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is slated to commence operations in Gujarat by the end of 2027, with an extension to Maharashtra to follow. The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) plans trial runs between Surat and Bilimora in 2026, focusing initially on Gujarat due to advanced construction stages there. The project spans 508 km, 90% elevated, with 12 stations planned. Operations are expected to cut travel time to three hours between the cities, a significant reduction from current options.